Business in Mexico, REPSE: Is Your Accounting Department Overwhelmed? Why External Specialization is Key for Regulatory Compliance

Federico Daniel Villaseñor Hernández
Aug 29
2 min read

Has your company struggled with the REPSE registration in Mexico (Specialized Services or Specialized Works Providers Registry)? When you are doing business in Mexico, you’re not alone.

Recently, we supported an industrial sector company which started its business in Mexico, through a particularly challenging process: registering with REPSE. Despite having a dedicated and competent internal accounting team, they came to us after several failed attempts, repeated corrections, and observations from the authorities.

What We Learned from This Experience

Specialized regulatory compliance cannot rely exclusively on the accounting department. Seeking external support is not only valid but also strategic.

It is common to see administrative or accounting areas absorbing highly technical tasks as if they were part of their routine operations. REPSE is a clear example: interpreting STPS criteria, coordinating tax and labor compliance, and documenting obligations under subcontracting reforms is neither simple nor routine.

How We Secured Success for Our Client when doing business in Mexico

With our intervention, we managed to:

Identify the documentary and technical obstacles that prevented registration.
Resolve both formal and substantive observations.
Properly structure employer and tax files.
Obtain registration in less than three weeks, with legal certainty and minimized risks.

Our Position as a Tax, Legal & Accounting Advisory Firm

We don’t replace accountants—we strengthen them. We recognize the value of internal staff, but also their time and focus limits. When operational load increases and the regulatory environment becomes more complex, specialized support makes the difference between a successful procedure and a costly contingency.

Key Recommendations for Your Business

Identify when a process requires external technical intervention. Not all tasks belong in-house.
Avoid overloading your accounting department with highly specialized regulatory issues—their focus should remain strategic.
Prevention is more efficient (and cost-effective) than correction. Anticipation is your best ally.

Our Commitment in REPSE Management

At our firm, we work with an integrated approach. We join your company’s team to resolve with precision, efficiency, and legal expertise what could otherwise become a heavy burden or a serious risk if left to non-specialized staff.

If your company is preparing for REPSE registration, facing an audit, or seeking to regularize operations, we are ready to help.